Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Schools
Businesses are strongly encouraged to coordinate with state and local health officials so timely and accurate information can guide appropriate responses. Local conditions will influence the decisions that public health officials make regarding community-level strategies.
COVID-19 Guidance for Schools and Districts: Updated July 21, 2020
A Collection of Guidance for Schools and Districts; Workplace Compliance During COVID-19 Pandemic & Schools and School-Based Programs
PDF Document Download - Updated August 3, 2020
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES:
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Office of the Governor of California - California Coronavirus Response
- California Department of Public Health
- Cal/OSHA - Department of Industrial Relations
- California Department of Education
- Director of Local Health Departments
Updated Orders & Guidance:
- COVID-19 Employer Playbook For a Safe Reopening - July 31, 2020
- COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Office Workspaces - July 29, 2020
- COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Schools and School-Based Programs Updated - August 3, 2020
- California Department of Public Health Schools Guidance FAQs
- COVID-19 INTERIM GUIDANCE: Youth Sports Release date - August 3, 2020
- Youth Sports Questions and Answers
SIA MEMBER RESOURCES:
ENTRANCE POSTINGS – COVID-19 (CDC Available Print Materials)
- Workplace Specific Prevention Plan/Checklist V.2 (SIA Sample Template)
- Entrance Symptom Screening Checklist (SIA Sample Poster)
- Workplace Safety Social Distancing Information (SIA Sample Poster)
- Face Covering Requirements for General Public (CDC Poster)
WORKPLACE POSTINGS – COVID-19 (CDC Available Print Materials)
- CDC What You Should Know About COVID-19
- CDC Symptoms of COVID-19
- CDC Stay Home if You’re Sick
- CDC Face Covering Requirements for Employees
- Face coverings, masks, and respirators – Information & Overview
- Face coverings, masks & respirators - Handout
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 – CDC Recommendations
- CDC Handwashing
- CDC General Practices for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
- CDC How to Protect Yourself and Others
Employee Training:
- Protocol for Addressing Workplace Exposure to COVID-19 (SIA Template)
- Hour Zero Online Training for SIA Members on COVID-19
- Employee Training PowerPoint Presentation
- Employee Training Handout
- Video - COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs
- Video - COVID-19 Worker Safety Message
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES:
- COVID-19 INTERIM GUIDANCE: Youth Sports Release date - August 3, 2020
- Youth Sports Questions and Answers
- CDC Considerations for Youth Sports
- CIF 2020 Fall Sports and Return to Physical Activity/Training - Updated: July 20, 2020
- FORM: Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement for Participation in Sports, Clubs or Activities (.doc)
- FORM: Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement for District Transportation during COVID-19 (.doc)
- FORM: Use of Facilities - COVID-19 Addendum (.doc)
California Healthy School Act & Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
- Do I need training to use a disinfectant?
- IPM Training for School Staff - Online Training Options
- Reminders for Using Disinfectants for Schools and Child Care
- What About Hand Sanitizers?
- EPA Approved Cleaners
Americans with Disabilities Act:
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Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission